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Cypress Semiconductor Corp. have introduced its next-generation 2.4-GHz WirelessUSB™ Radio-on-a-Chip. The new WirelessUSB NL gives manufacturers Cypress’s renowned quality and robust performance along with very low power consumption for wireless keyboards, mice, remote controls and other Human Interface Devices (HIDs). The new devices are offered in 4 x 4 mm QFN packages, in bare die, and in wafer form, enabling low-cost chip-on-board manufac...

NXP Semiconductors N.V. introduced the NTAG203 NFC Forum-compliant Type 2 tag, the newest family of integrated circuits to enhance the deployment of NFC tags for OEMs, inlaycustomers and end users. As customer interest in NFC continues to grow,NXP has responded with the NTAG2 family of NFC tag solutions to effectively deploy NFC in emerging use cases. Applications such as smart posters, social media, service discovery, andelectronicenhancement of...

Texas Instruments Incorporated have introduced the industry’s first device to integrate four types of USB 2.0 chip protection in a single package. The TPD4S014 provides a high level of protection against electrostatic discharge and is the industry’s smallest USB protection device for all four USB channels, measuring only 2 mm x 2 mm. Should the device junction temperature exceed 150 degrees Celsius, the switch turns off to the power r...

Kontron announced it will be a supplier for BoardConnect, the wireless onboard in-flight entertainment solution from Lufthansa Systems. The core equipment from Kontron includes an ACE Flight 600 airborne video server and a Cab-n-Connect cabin wireless access point with integrated Wi-Fi antenna. In addition, Kontron will provide a wireless Inseat Display that is also available for airline carriers.

Hittite Microwave Corporation has introduced the HMC829LP6GE , an industry leading, low noise, wide band, Fractional-N Phase-Locked-Loop (PLL) that features an integrated Voltage Controlled Oscillator (VCO) with a fundamental frequency of 2800 MHz to 4200 MHz, and an integrated VCO output divider (divide by 1/2/4/6.../60/62).

Murata announced the launch of its latest frontend modules for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth applications. Murata's Microwave Monolithic Integrated Devices integrate the company's power amplifier, low noise amplifier and switching product into single packages for both the 2.45GHz and 5GHz bands (respectively numbered MDFE2PFA-022 and MDFE2PFA-023). The modules can be combined with a highly integrated, single chip radio - such as the Broadcom BCM4330 chipse...

Cambridge Consultants, worked with longstanding partner Iridium Communications Inc., to develop the core technology of Iridium’s newest satellite phone, Iridium Extreme™. The phone is part of a new force in communication, putting innovative capability into the hands of people everywhere.

Laird Technologies, Inc., announced the release of its new BTM 440/441/442/443 Bluetooth® Enhanced Data modules. Meeting full FCC, CE and Bluetooth SIG approvals, the new modules comply with the Bluetooth 2.1 standard. They are also available in either AT command or Multipoint API modes by default. The enhanced Multipoint mode supports up to seven simultaneously connected slave devices; making the modules an ideal embedded solution for more than...

Dialog Semiconductor plc., has announced SmartPulse™, the world’s first family of IC based devices interoperable with the DECT ULE (ultra low energy) wireless standard. SmartPulse has been created for home automation, healthcare, security and energy monitoring consumer applications. End products integrating SmartPulse wireless sensors self configure to connect with a home’s DECT ULE enabled hub device or IP gateway. End users will also be ...

The RN-171 from Roving Networks is an low cost, comprehensive networking solution that includes a 2.4 GHz radio, baseband processor and a host of networking application features. Measuring 26 x 18 x 3.1mm the RN-171 is 34% smaller than its predecessor, the RN-131. Its small size and low power is perfect for embedded WiFi devices such as remote sensors and asset tracking devices.